Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology/Hepatology
PEDS 30800 | 100 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Location on first day: TBA
- Last Reviewed: February 8, 2008
Overview
The students will be exposed to a blend of inpatient and outpatient experience of gastroenterology and liver diseases. They will participate in daily rounds with attending and house staff. The inpatient census ranges from 3-7. T he outpatient component includes five half-day gastroenterology and liver clinics. (Monday and Thursday all day, Wednesday mornings), where a variety of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders are evaluated and managed. Exposure to patients, teaching on in-patients and out-patients and required reading will provide an in depth understanding of the pathophysiology and management of GI and liver diseases in pediatrics. Also, interested students may gain some experience with the techniques of GI procedures.
Objectives
To provide the students with sound clinical and pathophysiological basis of the most commonly encountered problems in pediatric gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
Evaluation
Verbal reports of data on history, physical exam, and clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||||
| PM | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
Schedule Notes
One month subscription time.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 1
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor
- Other: Completion of third year Clerkship